David Roskin

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Articles

How did The Last of Us season 2 episode 2 change that major death from the game?

2 days ago | radiotimes.com | David Roskin |Louise Griffin

Pedro Pascal's Joel was brutally killed off at the hands of Abby (Kaitlyn Dever), who tortured him before stabbing him through the neck with a spike in front of Ellie (Bella Ramsey) as revenge for Joel killing her father at the end of season 1. "I'm in active denial," Pascal told EW of the brutal twist. "I realise this more and more as I get older, I find myself slipping into denial that anything is over.
The Last of Us season 2 episode 2 was right to take a big swing with major death

3 days ago | radiotimes.com | David Roskin

Following on from last week’s premiere, easing us into the life Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) have settled into in Jackson alongside Joel’s younger brother Tommy (Gabriel Luna), we were primed for a certain level of violence, with teasers of an infected horde approaching and Abby’s group in sight of the settlement. And in shocking scenes, Joel met his unexpected end in a revenge killing five years in the making at the hands of Abby (Kaitlyn Dever).
How important is texting during the early stages of dating?

1 week ago | me.mashable.com | David Roskin

"With so many 'rules' around what to do and what not to do anymore, who the **** knows," laments a Reddit user on a post about texting etiquette whilst dating. The goalposts continue to shift in the dating world, from waiting for a phone call to come the next day to now, an age of constant contactability. So, what exactly are the rules of engagement for texting in the early stages of dating? As a relationship blooms, it can be hard to know what and how frequently to message.
What are the rules for texting in the early stages of dating?

1 week ago | mashable.com | David Roskin

"With so many 'rules' around what to do and what not to do anymore, who the **** knows," laments a Reddit user on a post about texting etiquette whilst dating. The goalposts continue to shift in the dating world, from waiting for a phone call to come the next day to now, an age of constant contactability. So, what exactly are the rules of engagement for texting in the early stages of dating? As a relationship blooms, it can be hard to know what and how frequently to message.
Specs appeal: why are ‘slutty little glasses’ suddenly everywhere?

1 month ago | theguardian.com | David Roskin

Jurassic World Rebirth may be the most anticipated film of the summer, but it’s not the dinosaurs that are piquing our attention. Images of its star, Jonathan Bailey, in character wearing a pair of tiny metal-frame spectacles are breaking the internet. But is it Dr Henry Loomis or the frames themselves that are causing the hysteria?
How to celebrate Valentine's Day online

2 months ago | mashable.com | David Roskin

Valentine's Day remains a divisive topic. Some criticize it as a capitalistic subsumption of love and religion, while others dislike it for personal reasons, like being single at a time when you're "expected" to be in love. Despite some cynical opinions, the holiday results in a flurry of dating app activity. Tinder cites its "Peak Season" as the time between New Year's Day and February 14.
Can You Ever Cut All Ties After A Breakup In The Digital Age?

Dec 18, 2024 | in.mashable.com | David Roskin

The digital age was built on connection. We started by rekindling old connections, like how the now-defunct Friends Reunited blossomed as one of the first UK social media platforms, allowing users to connect with those they'd lost touch with. But platforms like Friends Reunited aren't needed in 2024 because cutting ties and losing connection is harder than ever. (The site did shut down in 2016). Our Facebook accounts are littered with hundreds of past friends from various touchstones.
Gladiator 2 ushers in a new age of Hollywood's leading men

Nov 13, 2024 | metro.co.uk | David Roskin

Despite coming out 24 years after its predecessor, Gladiator II has remained one of the most hotly anticipated releases of the year, not just due to returning director Sir Ridley Scott, but for the draw of its two leading men. Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal are arguably two of the biggest names of this decade.
Grindr complaints are rising. Gay dating apps like SCRUFF are swooping in.

Oct 3, 2024 | mashable.com | David Roskin

Partners, flings, and dates can now be found with a few swipes on our phones — for better or worse. This is especially true for LGBTQ people: Queer Americans are much more likely to use dating apps than straight ones, according to the Pew Research Center. Grindr launched in 2009, completely transforming dating and sex for queer men over the last 15 years.
Temple of Doom’s effects boss shares how ‘very, very difficult’ Indiana Jones film was made

May 23, 2024 | sg.news.yahoo.com | David Roskin

40 years ago, Harrison Ford's archaeologist and explorer Indiana Jones returned to the big screen for his second adventure: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. This time Indy was accompanied by Willie Scott (Kate Capshaw), an American actor working in Shanghai, and Short Round (Ke Huy Quan), his nine-year-old partner in crime, as they dived into the nefarious activities of a religious cult in India. "It was a very, very difficult film to make.